The Hollyhock…a quintessential cottage garden plant

On Sunday, I happened to catch the end of the TV programme, Antiques Roadshow. It had been filmed on a glorious sunny day last summer and everyone was wearing summer clothes. I have to admit, I actually pined for a little bit of sunshine and warmth…especially after all the rain, hail and gale force winds that we’ve been having recently. Seeing the programme made me reminisce about a lovely time that I had at Loseley Park last year, taking photographs of the flowers in their wonderful gardens.

One plant, which really stood out for me, was the hollyhock (Alcea). And, today, I hope that I brighten up your day with images of these wonderful blooms.

I love the amazing height of the plants that towered above me, plus the vibrancy and cheery nature of their hibiscus-like blooms. If you’d like to grow some hollyhocks in your garden, the months of February and March are a great time to sow the seeds indoors. They’re the perfect plant to give a cottage garden feel.

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A very warm welcome! My name is Rona Wheeldon and I’ve made it my mission to inspire and support the floristry industry. I’m passionate about this incredible sector and everyone involved, rooting for florists, flower growers and flower wholesalers.

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